Brighten and Awaken Summer Flavors

6/27/2018

Summer provides an abundance of delicious, fresh-picked flavors, giving home chefs plenty of opportunities to use them in both classic recipes and newfound favorites. From Carrot Beauty Noodles to a Miso Kale Caesar Salad to Peach Smoothies and everything in between, summer is all about creating dishes that taste tempting, bright and balanced.

Brighten and Awaken Summer Flavors

(Family Features) Summer provides an abundance of delicious, fresh-picked flavors, giving home chefs plenty of opportunities to use them in both classic recipes and newfound favorites. From sides to salads to smoothies and everything in between, summer is all about creating dishes that taste tempting, bright and balanced.

Using seasonal ingredients, like peaches and other sun-ripened fruits, can help play up the bounty of summer for all types of eating occasions. However, with a wide variety of available choices, it can be a dizzying task to select recipes you’ll want to make again and again.

This summer, Nature’s Intent Organic Apple Cider Vinegar and celebrity chef Candice Kumai – also known as the “Golden Girl of Wellness” – recommend these make-at-home recipes to help brighten and awaken the best flavors at your table.

“Apple cider vinegar is my favorite natural way to cook, look and feel my very best for all of summer,” Kumai said. “These recipes feature its powerful benefits and bright taste, which awaken summertime cooking.”

Kumai recommends her Carrot Beauty Noodles as a show-stopping side dish to accompany main courses throughout the summer, while a light and savory Miso Kale Caesar Salad can curb and satisfy appetites before dinner. Meanwhile, the fresh-and-fruity versatility of this Peach Smoothie means you can enjoy it at breakfast, as a nutritious midday snack or even for dessert.

All three recipes feature Nature’s Intent Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, which is raw, unfiltered, made with the mother and can be a chef’s secret ingredient to brighten and awaken taste buds to the true flavors of food by enhancing your favorite recipes during the summer or any time of year. Because it’s crafted with care, the clean, crisp flavors provide a difference you can see and taste while helping add a perfect sweet-and-sour balance to traditional meals as well as new favorites.

With so many fresh, delicious choices, summer is the perfect opportunity to make the most of flavors in almost anything you’re making, but selecting the right recipes and ingredients can be the first step toward truly soaking up the brightness of the season.

Find more tips and recipes for enjoying summer flavors at NaturesIntentVinegars.com, and find Nature’s Intent on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

Carrot Beauty Noodles

Recipe courtesy of Candice Kumai
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2

2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
3 tablespoons organic red miso paste
3 tablespoons Nature’s Intent Organic Apple Cider Vinegar
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons roasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce
9 cups spiralized carrots
2 cups shelled organic edamame
1 avocado, cubed
2 tablespoons fresh mint (leaves removed from stems)
2 tablespoons ground sesame seeds

Cook rice or quinoa according to package directions.
In medium mixing bowl, add red miso paste, apple cider vinegar, rice vinegar, roasted sesame oil, honey, ginger and tamari or soy sauce. Whisk well to combine. Add spiralized carrots, edamame and cooked rice or quinoa. Toss well to coat.
Garnish with avocado cubes, fresh mint leaves and ground sesame seeds.

Peach Smoothie

Recipe courtesy of Candice Kumai
Prep time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2

2 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
1/2 frozen banana
3/4 cup sweet-potato puree
3 cups frozen organic peaches
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 scoop collagen powder
1-2 tablespoons Nature’s Intent Organic Apple Cider Vinegar

In blender, combine almond milk, banana, sweet-potato puree, peaches, ginger, cinnamon, collagen powder and apple cider vinegar; blend until smooth. Serve immediately.

Miso Kale Caesar Salad

Recipe courtesy of Candice Kumai
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2

Dressing:

1/4 cup tahini paste (ground sesame seed paste)
1/4 cup organic red or white miso paste
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
3 tablespoons Nature’s Intent Organic Apple Cider Vinegar

Salad:

1 large bunch finely chopped curly kale, destemmed
1/2 cup (about 1 ear) raw white corn, shaved off cob
2 cups daikon radish (about 1/2 radish), peeled, halved and thinly sliced into half-moons
2 ripe avocados, halved, pitted, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 tablespoons baked hemp seeds

Optional toppings:

8 ounces wild salmon, grilled
8 ounces organic tofu, grilled and cubed

To make dressing: In medium mixing bowl, whisk tahini paste, organic miso paste, rice vinegar, honey and apple cider vinegar.
Add kale, corn and daikon radish. Toss well to coat with dressing.
Serve topped with cubed avocado, hemp seeds and salmon or tofu, if desired.

SOURCE:
Nature’s Intent

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Elevate Your Easter Feast with Sweet, Simple Ham

3/25/2017

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For most, it’s not Easter without the classic ham centerpiece. This year, add a flavorful twist to everyone’s favorite holiday main dish with a glaze, chutney or sauce, such as this Ham with Honey, Fennel and Mustard Glaze.

Elevate Your Easter Feast with Sweet, Simple Ham

(Family Features) For most, it’s not Easter without the classic ham centerpiece. This year, add a flavorful twist to everyone’s favorite holiday main dish with a glaze, chutney or sauce.

Ham pairs well with many flavors, making it easy to create a unique dish every time. From sweet to savory and oh-so succulent, these ham combinations can bring easy elegance and flavor to the table. Serve a decadent ham recipe to ensure your Easter feast is as memorable as it is delicious with a recipe like this Ham with Honey, Fennel and Mustard Glaze.

With this recipe, the traditional ham is now elevated with fresh spring flavors and a crowd-pleasing glaze. Served with bright, seasonal asparagus, this dish brings together unexpected flavors creating a soon-to-be family favorite.

For more Easter inspiration and ways to transform more or leftover ham into tasty baguettes, crepes, quesadillas and more, visit PorkBeinspired.com.

Ham with Honey, Fennel and Mustard Glaze
Servings: 15

1 7- to 8-pound spiral-sliced smoked ham, bone-in
6 tablespoons fennel seeds
1 cup honey
1 cup Dijon-style mustard
1 tablespoon pepper
3 pounds asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt

Preheat the oven to 325° F. Position a rack in the lower third of the oven.
Meanwhile, use a mortar and pestle or spice grinder to coarsely crush the fennel seeds. Set aside 1 tablespoon, then transfer the remaining fennel to a medium bowl and add the honey, mustard, and pepper. Set 1 1/2 cups of the mixture aside.
Place the ham flat side down in a large shallow roasting pan and brush with about 1/2 of the remaining honey-mustard mixture. Roast the ham, basting with the same honey-mustard mixture and pan juices every 25 to 30 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 140° F., 15 to 18 minutes per pound (loosely cover with foil if ham gets too browned). Remove the ham from the oven, transfer to a cutting board, and let rest 15 to 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, add a rack to the upper third of the oven and increase the temperature to 400° F. Arrange the asparagus on two large rimmed baking sheets. Drizzle with the olive oil, sprinkle with salt and reserved fennel seeds, and bake until tender, about 15 minutes.
Slice enough ham to serve and arrange on plates or a platter. Serve the asparagus and the reserved honey-mustard mixture on the side.

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National Pork Board

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Prepare a Delicious Meal in Minutes

9/14/2016

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Instead of reaching into the freezer or grabbing a burger on the run, you can prepare a delicious meal in minutes to satisfy the whole family with a few simple steps. Because it allows you to spend more time at the table than in the kitchen, shrimp is a great choice for weeknight meals. The versatility of cooking with shrimp also allows your inner chef to have fun with flavors and preparations – you can grill it with your favorite sauce, bake it with a combination of spices, poach it and toss it on a salad or use it as an ingredient in a pasta dish.

Prepare a Delicious Meal in Minutes

(Family Features) With busy family schedules, it can be difficult to find time to prepare a homemade dinner. Instead of reaching into the freezer or grabbing a burger on the run, you can prepare a delicious meal in minutes to satisfy the whole family with a few simple steps.

Because it allows you to spend more time at the table than in the kitchen, shrimp is a great choice for weeknight meals. It cooks quickly and can be enjoyed with a variety of different flavors to satisfy even the pickiest palates. The versatility of cooking with shrimp also allows your inner chef to have fun with flavors and preparations – you can grill it with your favorite sauce, bake it with a combination of spices, poach it and toss it on a salad or use it as an ingredient in a pasta dish.

For nights when you are short on time but do not want to forgo a home-cooked meal, here are four quick and easy tips from the experts at Red Lobster for preparing a dish with grilled shrimp.

Step 1: Skewer
Start preparing delicious grilled shrimp using the double-piercing method, which is important as it allows the shrimp to cook evenly and consistently, and provides room for proper saucing.

To double pierce, start by picking up a piece of shrimp and imagining it is the letter “C.” Pierce through the bottom of the shrimp, then the top and slide it to the end of the skewer. Continue this process until your skewer is fully stacked with four to six shrimp.

Step 2: Sauce
After your shrimp are skewered, select sauces to enhance the flavor. You might have a family favorite, or open it up to let everyone pick their favorite sauce, whether it be barbecue, sweet chili or any type of delicious seasoning. Once you’ve decided on your flavors, use a basting brush to coat both sides of each skewer before putting the shrimp on the grill or in a grill pan.

Step 3: Grill
After your shrimp have been basted, it is time to grill. With an outdoor grill or large grill pan, grill shrimp for 1 1/2-2 minutes on each side, using tongs to flip the skewer once. Be careful not to overcook – shrimp will start to curl up and dry out if they stay on the grill too long.

Once the shrimp is cooked, complete the meal by serving the skewers over a starch, such as rice or mashed potatoes, and a fresh seasonal vegetable, like Brussels sprouts.

Step 4: Rely on the Pros
At the end of a long day, quality time with loved ones is where time is best spent. While shrimp is an easy meal to make in minutes, it’s even simpler to leave the cooking to the experts. During Endless Shrimp at Red Lobster, there’s something for everyone – and you can order as much as you want, any way you want. The entire family can try new things, like the Parmesan Peppercorn Shrimp while also enjoying favorites, like Hand-Crafted Shrimp Scampi.

For more inspiration on ways to enjoy shrimp, visit redlobster.com.

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Fire-Up a Bold Fourth of July BBQ

6/21/2016

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This Fourth of July, take your backyard barbecue staples from basic to bold with these recipes for Cowboy Burger with Grilled Pickles and Crispy Onion Straws, Grilled Watermelon Steaks with Walnut Gremolata and Red, White and Blue Mousse Parfaits.

Fire-Up a Bold Fourth of July BBQ

Cowboy Burger with Grilled Pickles and Crispy Onion Straws
Grilled Watermelon Steaks with Walnut Gremolata
Red, White and Blue Mousse Parfaits

(Family Features) This Fourth of July, take your backyard barbecue staples from basic to bold with knock-out burgers, grilled fruit “steaks” and festive red, white and blue-colored desserts.

Opt for burgers with a brazen rub that creates a caramelized outer layer. Make the meal an epic Fourth of July feast with a side of grilled watermelon steaks, marinated in white balsamic vinegar, lemon juice and rosemary, and topped with walnuts, lemon zest and fresh parsley.

“Burgers are an Independence Day mainstay, but that doesn’t mean they have to be boring,” said McCormick Executive Chef Kevan Vetter. “Pick a flavor combo that packs a real punch for the rub, then build out the burger with toppings and condiments to match that taste. For example, use Smoky Montreal Steak Seasoning, chili powder and brown sugar to make a sweet and smoky rub, then top with a rich BBQ mayonnaise, melty cheddar, grilled pickle slices and crispy onion straws.”

For more tips and recipes for unforgettable Fourth of July fare, check out McCormick.com and visit McCormick Spice on Facebook and Pinterest.

Cowboy Burger with Grilled Pickles and Crispy Onion Straws

Ingredients

BBQ Mayonnaise

1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Stubbs Original Bar-B-Q Sauce

Crispy Onion Straws

1/2 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon McCormick Ground Black Pepper
1 medium onion, very thinly sliced and separated into rings
vegetable oil, for frying

Cowboy Burgers

4 teaspoons McCormick Grill Mates Smoky Montreal Steak Seasoning
1 tablespoon McCormick Chili Powder
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 1/4 pounds ground beef
4 slices mild Cheddar cheese
1 dill pickle, sliced lengthwise 1/4-inch thick
4 Kaiser rolls
4 lettuce leaves

Preparation

For the BBQ Mayonnaise, mix mayonnaise and Bar-B-Q Sauce in small bowl until well blended. Cover. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
For the Onions, mix flour, salt and pepper in large resealable plastic bag. Add onion; toss to coat well. Pour oil into deep fryer, large heavy skillet or saucepan, filling no more than 1/3 full. Heat oil on medium-high heat. Carefully add onion rings to hot oil. Fry 4 to 5 minutes, turning once to brown evenly, until onions rings are golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Set aside.
For the Burgers, mix Seasoning, chili powder and brown sugar in small bowl. Shape ground beef into 4 patties. Coat surface of each patty evenly with the rub mixture. Grill over medium heat 4 to 6 minutes per side or until burgers are cooked through (internal temperature of 160°F). Add cheese slices to burgers 1 minute before cooking is completed. Grill pickle slices 2 to 3 minutes per side or until grill marks appear. Toast rolls on the grill, open-side down, about 30 seconds, if desired.
Serve burgers on rolls topped with grilled pickles, Crispy Onion Straws and lettuce. Serve with BBQ Mayonnaise.

Serves
4

Preparation Time:
20 minutes

Cook Time:
20 minutes

Grilled Watermelon Steaks with Walnut Gremolata

Ingredients

1/2 small seedless watermelon
1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet Crushed Rosemary
1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt from McCormick Sea Salt Grinder
1/2 teaspoon McCormick Coarse Ground Black Pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped toasted walnuts
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

Preparation

Cut 4 (1-inch thick) half-moon slices of watermelon. Reserve any remaining watermelon for another use.
Mix vinegar, oil, lemon juice, rosemary, salt and pepper in small bowl. Reserve 2 tablespoons for drizzling grilled watermelon.
Place watermelon steaks in glass dish. Add remaining marinade. Refrigerate 20 minutes, turning watermelon halfway through marinating time.
Meanwhile, for the Walnut Gremolata, mix walnuts, parsley and lemon peel in small bowl. Set aside. Remove watermelon steaks from marinade. Reserve leftover marinade for brushing watermelon during grilling.
Grill watermelon steaks over high heat 2 to 4 minutes per side or until grill marks appear, brushing with leftover marinade.
To serve, cut watermelon steaks in half. Drizzle with reserved 2 tablespoons marinade. Sprinkle with Walnut Gremolata.

Serves
8

Preparation Time:
10 minutes

Cook Time:
8 minutes

Red, White and Blue Mousse Parfaits

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
2 teaspoons McCormick Extra Rich Pure Vanilla Extract
2 teaspoons McCormick Red Food Color
1 teaspoon McCormick Pure Lemon Extract
McCormick Assorted NEON! Food Colors & Egg Dye
2 tablespoons white chocolate chips

Preparation

Beat 1 1/2 cups of the heavy cream, cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons of the sugar and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until stiff peaks form. Add red food color; stir gently with spatula until evenly tinted.
Beat remaining 2 cups heavy cream, remaining 1/2 cup sugar and lemon extract in large bowl with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Remove 1 cup. Add 3/4 teaspoon neon blue and 5 drops neon purple food colors; stir gently with spatula until evenly tinted.
To assemble parfait, alternately layer red and white mousses in dessert glasses. Top with blue mousse and white chocolate chips. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Serves
12 parfaits

Preparation Time:
30 minutes

SOURCE:
McCormick Spice

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